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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 208

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8307104
Grade: 208
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 11,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 294,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3350.208G8.18S1795.185M578.O857.P1438.7J995
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
880.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.581%
Registry Population: 38 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.67% Analyzing 564 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · December 19, 2023

Serial Number 8307380 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 8307635 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 8307218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 8307055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 8305430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 8312232 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 8307218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 8310308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 8305102 was reported as accurate.

dlwright 9 · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 8314709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 8314676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 8314601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 8307645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin serial no. 8307645 indicates 18S but mine
is 16S
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After reviewing the images on the auction listing, I can confirm the movement is an 18-Size Model 5. [eBay #153276304158]

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 8311603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 8313494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2018

Serial Number 8315807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2018

Serial Number 8314667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 8314667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 8309930 was reported as accurate.

rayblack357 57 · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 8306876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 8307104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 8306508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 8311160 was reported as accurate.

sammyd 9 · July 31, 2013

Serial Number 8310962 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 8309426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 8314158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 8306310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 8315280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 8310731 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a hunter movement

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 8313926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2012

Serial Number 8309422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 8315467 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch